Red socks don’t go with purple and gold uniforms, but those at Queen Creek High School who wore the combination Friday weren’t concerned with fashion.
Every Bulldogs football player and cheerleader wore red socks for the 4A Division II state quarterfinal game against Phoenix Greenway in memory of former classmate and teammate Lorin Merkely.
Merkely, who graduated in May and whose favorite color was red, passed away earlier in the week due to cancer.
Additionally, many of the football players shaved their heads, several fans wore No. 62 T-shirts and 62 red balloons were released before the game in Merkely’s honor.
Last Friday Merkely was presented the game ball after Queen Creek beat Phoenix Moon Valley in a first-round playoff game.
Merkely was a part of the football program for four years and was a starting offensive guard last season.
Queen Creek honors former teammateNovember 21st, 2008, 11:51 pm · Post a Comment · posted by mattpaulsonLeave a Reply |
